L.A. County authorities discover 251 dogs at 'The Exorcist' actor Linda Blair's dog kennel
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Set us as preferred Animal Care and Control officials cited “The Exorcist” star Linda Blair after several complaints led county authorities to investigate her Acton dog kennel operation where they discovered more than 250 canines at the unlicensed facility.In response, Blair said in a social media post that this incident highlights general overcrowding issues at rescue sites brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four Los Angeles County agencies — the departments of regional planning, public works, public health, and animal care and control — executed a warrant to inspect the 2.5-acre property of the Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation in Acton on Friday after numerous requests by the agencies to schedule visits to the site were ignored.The agencies were prompted to inspect the property after receiving several complaints that alleged more than 100 dogs were being kept “in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions in a variety of unpermitted and/or unapproved sheds or outbuildings on site,” according to a statement by Animal Care and Control.
Under the warrant, county officials were also inspecting the property to determine whether the foundation was in compliance with building and land use codes and regulations.California Authorities have opened a sprawling investigation into the sanctuary and discovered that more than 700 animals are unaccounted for.The Acton property was previously licensed as an animal facility with a maximum limit of 100 dogs on site, but the license expired in 2023 and was not renewed, Animal Care and Control stated.
Friday’s search of the property revealed 251 dogs.County officials did not remove any dogs from the premises but instead served the facility with an order to treat three dogs with veterinary care.
Orders were also issued by the Department of Animal Care and Control to correct deficits ...